Children's health
27 Sep 2016
Unravelling the genetic mystery behind mitochondrial disease
Mitochondrial disease is an illness that robs its sufferers of energy, and damages muscles and major organs like the brain and heart. About 1 in…
Cancer
17 Sep 2016
Symptoms of mitochondrial disease commonly misdiagnosed
At least 30 Australian children born every week are at risk of developing some form of mitochondrial disease in their lifetimes, yet 90% of affected…
Children's health
10 Sep 2016
Is Acetaminophen Use When Pregnant Associated with Kids’ Behavioral Problems?
Using the common pain-relieving medication acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated with increased risk for multiple behavioural problems in children, according to an article published online…
Blood
05 Sep 2016
Golden staph a public health threat to children
The first major study of golden staph bloodstream infection in Australian children has found higher death rates if the right antibiotic is not used to…
Children's health
27 Aug 2016
Travelling overseas? Get immunised so you don’t bring home measles
Unimmunised travellers visiting family and friends overseas remain the biggest source of measles outbreaks in Australia, according to new research by the University of New…
Children's health
21 Aug 2016
Better mental health care needed for congenital heart disease patients
Experts are calling for national mental health care standards to help address the significant emotional toll faced by the 65,000 Australians living with congenital heart…
Children's health
03 Aug 2016
Abnormal thyroid function in newborns linked to poor reading and numeracy
Babies born with moderately high concentrations of thyroid stimulating hormone have a higher risk of poor educational and development outcomes at school age, a world-first…
Children's health
27 Jul 2016
Australian first in-utero spinal surgery
The first in-utero spinal surgery on a baby diagnosed with spina bifida was performed in Australia at Mater Mothers' Hospital.
Children's health
25 Jul 2016
New recommendations to stop antibiotics sooner
Experts have recommended that doctors can stop antibiotics sooner in children, helping them to leave hospital earlier and fighting antibiotic resistance.
